Learn about the complex dynamics that exist within workplaces, and develop skills to foster employee well-being and organisational effectiveness.

This program is designed for people who want to practice as a registered psychologist in an organisational setting, and subsequently go on to obtain an Area of Practice Endorsement from the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA).
Learn and employ the scientist-practitioner method of enquiry. You will gain a deeper understanding of behaviour within employment contexts and develop techniques for practical application in a workplace setting.
Prepare for organisational psychology practice by building your skills and gaining hands-on experience in the areas of critical analysis, problem solving, communication, consultation and organisational change.
Combine the training required to meet registration requirements (including counselling and mental health) with the specialist content required for entry to the PsyBA organisational psychology registrar program.

Gain the skills needed to develop an organisation's human resources to enhance motivation, performance and satisfaction.

Fast Facts

Global standing

UQ's School of Psychology is the largest school of psychology in Australia, and is globally recognised as a centre of excellence in business and organisational psychology. The school was ranked 23rd in the 2019 QS World University Rankings by Subject.
Beyond the classroom

Practical experience

During your studies you'll have the opportunity to develop your skills and apply your knowledge through 1000 hours of supervised psychological practice in the government, not-for-profit organisations, and private sector.
Why study

How UQ Psychology is changing the world
Alumni

"I graduated with my Masters in 2012. I am now working in London as a Senior Change Consultant, working with a broad range of clients and industries. My education at UQ equipped me with the tools I need to deliver on client needs in the areas of recruitment and selection, job design, team processes, change management, resilience and safety culture. " Jessica Fraser,
Senior Change Consultant, Arup

Graduates of the Master of Organisational Psychology can apply for general registration as a psychologist in Australia and are eligible to apply for the Registrar Program through the PsyBA. Upon completion of the Registrar Program, you will to be able to use the title “organisational psychologist”.

Graduates typically work in varied and challenging roles in business, the public sector and in the community. Their work might include:

employee assistance and counselling
recruitment and selection
training and development
safety and human factors
job design
organisational development and change.

Graduates may be involved in everything from developing effective selection systems and designing and delivering training programs to introducing organisational change, designing jobs and organisational structures, facilitating the development of teams and training, and developing executives, managers and supervisors.

Master of Organisational Psychology students are also eligible to apply to complete a PhD concurrently with their degree. The PhD in Organisational Psychology is designed for people who want to combine research and practice, and provides more rigorous training, not only in research, but more generally in problem-solving and analysis.

Campus Life

Participate in a vibrant culture

The Business and Organisational Psychology Laboratory (BOP-L) group runs regular seminars and workshops for students. BOP-L is a student-led initiative that aims to create a safe and supportive environment for students and academics to connect and collaborate.
Students

"I enjoy the close-knit culture between staff and students, as I get to engage closely with mentors and role models in my field, which makes my learning and professional development all the more enjoyable." Mazlan, Master of Organisational Psychology student, Singapore

Program details Next

Summary

Program code

5199
Faculty

Health & Behavioural Sciences
Duration

2 Years full-time
Commencing

Semester 1 (17 Feb, 2020)
Program level

Postgraduate Coursework
Units

32
Delivery location

St Lucia
AQF

Level 9
CRICOS code

002042G

Admissions criteria

Prerequisites

An approved 4-year bachelor degree in psychology (minimum IIA honours) or equivalent 4-year APAC-accredited program.

Applicants must be eligible for provisional or if applicable, full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.

Applicants with non-Australian degrees must have their qualifications assessed by the APS.

English Proficiency

IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

TOEFL IBT - Overall 100, listening 25, reading 25, writing 27, speaking 23.

TOEFL PB - Overall 600, listening 59, reading 59, writing 64/6.

Pearsons - Overall 72, sub bands minimum 72.

CES - Overall 185, All sub bands minimum 185.

BEP and OET are not accepted.

view the English proficiency policy.

Visa requirements

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Master of Organisational Psychology are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa.

The Australian Government has simplified the visa application process. Now, all international students apply for the Student Visa (subclass 500).

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted. Find out more about the visa application process.

Learn more about entry requirements

Program structure

Courses

The courses offered in the Master of Organisational Psychology are set out in the course list. Each course is allocated a certain number of units (#).

Courses Program Rules

The Program Rules explain what is required to complete the Master of Organisational Psychology. These requirements include the total number of units you need to complete in order to graduate.

Program Rules

To have your degree conferred, you also need to comply with UQ’s policies and rules.

Practicals, placements and internships

Students will undertake 1,000 hours of supervised clinical practice across a minimum of three different workplace settings. During their placements, students will have the opportunity to apply their theoretical knowledge acquired through coursework and research to practice and develop their clinical skills in real life setting.

Further information about clinical placements is available from the School of Psychology.

Students may be required to undertake clinical placements outside of the Brisbane metropolitan area and students are required to fund their travel, accommodation and daily living expenses.

This program has pre-placement requirements which must be met prior to commencement of the program or a placement course. Further details can be found on the Placement Ready website.

Professional memberships

Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following professional bodies:

Australian Psychological Society
APS College of Organisational Psychologists

Accreditation body

The Master of Organisational Psychology is accredited by:

Australian Psychology Accreditation Council

Professional registration

Graduates may be eligible for registration with the following professional bodies:

Psychology Board of Australia

Please contact the relevant professional body for details about registration. Completion of the Master of Organisational Psychology may not result in automatic registration for graduates.

Programs and Courses

If you're a current student who has already commenced study at UQ, refer to Programs and Courses in my.UQ for full information about your program structure, rules and requirements.

Financial aid

As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.

Find out more about financial aid, including scholarships and financial aid programs.

Indicative annual fee

AUD $42,656

Indicative fee 2020

The "indicative annual fee" is the cost of enrolling in the Master of Organisational Psychology for the 2020 academic year. It is calculated based on a standard full-time study load.

A standard full-time study load is 16 units per academic year.

If you enrol in a larger or smaller study load, your fees will be calculated on a proportionate basis.

All fees are reviewed annually.

Visit Tuition fees for more information.

Additional costs

Psychology Board of Australia Registration (approx total for 2 years $1000)

Scholarships

International students are eligible to apply for a number of scholarships and prizes. These may be offered by the University, the Australian Government, foreign governments, or private organisations.

Many scholarships have specific eligibility criteria and are very competitive. More information, including information about how to apply, is available on the Scholarships website.

Applying online

Apply now

All international student applications for the Master of Organisational Psychology can be lodged directly to UQ using our online application form or through an approved UQ agent in your country.

The program code for the Master of Organisational Psychology is 5199. You'll need this when applying.

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Additional application information

This program has limited intake capacity.

Applicants must submit the Psychology Additional Information form, academic transcripts, CV and nominate three referees^. Shortlisted candidates are required to undertake an interview. Offers will be made on the basis of academic achievement, referee reports and interview.

^ Referees must be: your honours supervisor, another academic staff member and a third person who knows you well. Referees cannot be provided by a near relative or close associate. Examples of near relatives are partner, child, sibling and parents. Examples of close associates are close friends, neighbours and children of colleagues.

All successful applicants are required to apply for and gain provisional registration or if applicable, full registration, with the Psychology Board of Australia, which includes the Board's English Language Proficiency requirements. Students must have registration prior to commencing their study and must be maintained for the duration of the program.

This program has pre-placement requirements which must be met prior to commencement of the program or a placement course. Further details can be found on the Placement Ready website.